{"id":1017,"date":"2020-10-12T05:28:05","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T05:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.responsivetechnologysolutions.com\/ERI\/?page_id=1017"},"modified":"2020-10-12T19:06:25","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T19:06:25","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.responsivetechnologysolutions.com\/ERI\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-0 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 91px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1017-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1017-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1017-1 .panel-title a{font-size:20px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1017-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1017-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-1017-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #fec96b;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1017-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1017-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #fec96b!important;border-color: #fec96b!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-1017-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9fcff35be3d40c5d1\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1017-1\" data-target=\"#9fcff35be3d40c5d1\" href=\"#9fcff35be3d40c5d1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Q: How is GBE paid?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9fcff35be3d40c5d1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A: We offer our clients an option of flat fee or contingency fee. This puts the decision in the client\u2019s hands to determine how it best financially benefits their organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"71834136ff1d4b130\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1017-1\" data-target=\"#71834136ff1d4b130\" href=\"#71834136ff1d4b130\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Q: How much does it cost for your services?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"71834136ff1d4b130\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A: Depending on the type and complexity of the grant, our fees can range from $150\/hour to a 10% contingency fee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d4c1059dae100b9ed\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1017-1\" data-target=\"#d4c1059dae100b9ed\" href=\"#d4c1059dae100b9ed\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Q: Are your fees included in approved grant?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d4c1059dae100b9ed\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A: Grant writing fees are not allowed in grant proposals because this is work completed prior to the start of the grant program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0dd92914cdde79bfc\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1017-1\" data-target=\"#0dd92914cdde79bfc\" href=\"#0dd92914cdde79bfc\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Q: Can the fees be charged to the grant?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0dd92914cdde79bfc\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A: GBE provides supplemental services such as: professional development training, technical assistance, and\/or supplies and materials depending on allowable grant activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"031bbcc98f065147c\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1017-1\" data-target=\"#031bbcc98f065147c\" href=\"#031bbcc98f065147c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Q: What is success rate?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"031bbcc98f065147c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A: GBE\u2019s success rate for grants is 75%. That means out of every four grants GBE applies for, three are approved and awarded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8ad76f9d2b7a75c1c\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1017-1\" data-target=\"#8ad76f9d2b7a75c1c\" href=\"#8ad76f9d2b7a75c1c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Q: I am interested in trying to obtain a grant, now what should I do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8ad76f9d2b7a75c1c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A: You can email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:lorenzo@gbegrants.com\">lorenzo@gbegrants.com<\/a>\u00a0or call us at (956) 365-4100.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e3e4c4df39a7fd712\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1017-1\" data-target=\"#e3e4c4df39a7fd712\" href=\"#e3e4c4df39a7fd712\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Q: I have a grant that I think my organization should apply for, but now I don\u2019t know what to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e3e4c4df39a7fd712\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A: You can reach out to us and share the name of the grant opportunity. 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